National Health Authority Announces Key Leadership Appointment
Piyush Singla has been appointed as Director at the National Health Authority for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Delhi.
The appointment of Piyush Singla Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has been made under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period co-terminus with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, extendable up to the admissible tenure under CSS.
2012 Batch IAS Officer of AGMUT Cadre
Piyush Singla is a 2012 batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre and has served in multiple administrative and governance-related roles during his civil services career.
His appointment comes at a time when the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission continues to focus on strengthening India’s digital healthcare infrastructure, improving interoperability across health systems, and expanding access to digital health services nationwide.
Focus on India’s Digital Health Ecosystem
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is one of India’s major digital governance initiatives aimed at creating an integrated digital health ecosystem through health IDs, digital records, and connected healthcare platforms.
Officials believe the appointment of experienced administrative leaders will play an important role in accelerating the implementation of digital healthcare initiatives and improving healthcare accessibility across the country.
Strengthening Governance in Healthcare Technology
The appointment of Piyush Singla reflects the government’s continued emphasis on leadership-driven execution of large-scale digital healthcare programs.
India’s healthcare sector has increasingly focused on digital transformation, with initiatives under the National Health Authority playing a significant role in enabling technology-driven healthcare delivery and governance reforms.
